Ozil adamant Arsenal still in title race

For most, it looks like it's going to be another frustrating and unsuccessful season at the Emirates, but star player Mesut Ozil is not ruling out the possibility of a title win. 

Arsenal are 11 points behind league leaders Leicester, with 8 games remaining, but have only managed one win in their last four league games. 

When asked about Arsenal's chances of catching Leicester, the German said: “I do not think it impossible.”

“Although there are only a few games left, Leicester have a run against some of the big teams to come. We ourselves must in any case not allow any more slip-ups. The hope of the title is still there – we have the players for the title.”

The star went on to compare Arsenal's 'focus' with that of Leicester, and says the North London club sometimes lack it.

“They deserve to be up there; Leicester fight for every point,” he said. “We see in every game that players of Leicester want to achieve something. We ourselves have not been focused in every game and that is not possible in the Premier League since there is no opponent you can beat easily.

“Leicester have been great but there are still a few games. I think we still have a chance to catch them up. We must, of course, hope for mistakes.”

He concluded with Arsenal's need to bring in some new faces in the summer, something which Wenger has been so reluctant to do, especially now that Guardiola is joining City and will most likely really strengthen the side.

“We know that it will not be easy and that we need reinforcements if we want next season to be on top here again,” he added.

“It is again interesting to see who invests in who and how much the clubs do during the summer break. In addition, great coaches are coming into the league. I am thinking primarily of Pep Guardiola. Wherever he has been, he had success.

“I wonder what he will do with Man City. He will be imprinting his football in England and people will be surprised.”